Mr. Chairman. I am not a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary but have long researched. studied. and even on occasion debated this question of immigration. Today in this vast audience of "filled seats" in the Chamber. as so often. passion enters into the colloquy and debate on immigration policy. we are reminded oftentimes that America Is the "melting pot" of the world. that present immigration policy under the WalterMcCarran Act runs counter to our heritage. The fact is. Mr. Chairman. that at one time and place in our history we were indeed a "melting pot." but that time and place have changed. and to adopt this legislation would not be advancing into the 20th century but rather would be retreating a bit into the 19th century when our needs were far different.
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